Our thoughts go out to everyone affected by the catastrophic fires in Southern California.  At this point we don't know the extent to which our local archives and cultural heritage institutions have been affected, but we will be monitoring the situation and sharing any additional resources as they become available.  Please share your own news and resources on the West_arch listserv or by tagging us on social media so that we can repost:

• Northeast Document Conservation Center: NEDCC has a number of free services and resources on their website as well as a 24/7 disaster assistance hotline: 1-855-245-8303.  
• Heritage Emergency National Task Force: HENTF is co-sponsored by FEMA and the Smithsonian Institution to assist cultural institutions when their collections are damaged by a disaster.
• National Disaster Recovery Fund for Archives:  SAA Foundation's NDRFA grants of up to $5,000 available for immediate recovery efforts. Applications are processed quickly, with grants typically awarded within 7–10 business days. 
• LA County wildfire emergency page: includes important updates, resources for residents impacted by the fires, evacuation information, and a fire map.
• Mutual Aid Los Angeles Network (MALAN): information hub for mutual aid efforts across the city of LA. They have a comprehensive and growing resource library for those affected by the fires.

Sincerely,

SCA Board